Lillehammer 2030?

At least five serious bids are likely to be on the table: Calgary, Canada; Stockholm, Sweden; Sapporo, Japan; Sion, Switzerland; and Milan-Turin, Italy. Interest might also come from Austria and Turkey. The Italian Olympic Committee announced on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)

Lillehammer backs out of 2026 Winter Olympics

At least five serious bids are likely to be on the table: Calgary, Canada; Stockholm, Sweden; Sapporo, Japan; Sion, Switzerland; and Milan-Turin, Italy. Interest might also come from Austria and Turkey. The Italian Olympic Committee announced on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of Japan Sees Stronger Yen as Threat to Policy Course

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) says the recent strengthening of the yen, along with the still underperforming inflation, are effectively preventing major changes in monetary policy due to the heightened risks of the economy sliding back into disinflation. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo court rejects Shire claim against Roche haemophilia drug

Chugai, which is 60 percent Roche-owned and which developed Hemlibra, said it expected no change to its financial prospects due to the ruling. "Tokyo District Court rendered a decision in favour of Chugai's claim," Chugai said on its website. "(Shire's ... ( read original story ...)

IOC president says Kim committed to Tokyo, Beijing Olympics

(Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP ... said he received a commitment from the county's National Olympic Committee to participate in Tokyo in 2020 and Beijing in 2022, along with competing in the respective youth Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo’s textbook rules spark protest from South Korea

Seoul condemns requirement for schools to teach that disputed islands belong to Japan SEOUL • South Korea has summoned Tokyo's ambassador to protest against new educational guidelines requiring high school students to be taught that disputed islands ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Display to raise $500m to supply key customer Apple

TOKYO -- Japan Display plans to procure about 55 billion yen ($517 ... to 4% below the previous day's close at one point before finishing down 1.5%, while the Nikkei Stock Average closed up 1.4%. The company's free cash flow -- a measure of financial ... ( read original story ...)

WTCR supplier Yokohama develops new tyre for Nurburgring round

Yokohama has developed a one-off tyre for the Nurburgring Nordschleife World Touring Car Cup round in reaction to accidents in World Touring Car Championship races in recent years. Tiago Monteiro was hospitalised after crashing out of the lead of the ... ( read original story ...)

Kin of Japanese abducted to North Korea want Trump’s help

TOKYO -- Families of Japanese abducted by North Korea decades ago urged Japan's leader on Friday to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to help win the abductees' release during a possible summit with North Korea's leader. Trump has said he will meet Kim ... ( read original story ...)

Kin of Japanese abducted to N. Korea want Trump’s help

TOKYO — Families of Japanese abducted by North Korea decades ago urged Japan's leader on Friday to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to help win the abductees' release during a possible summit with North Korea's leader. Trump has said he will meet Kim ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks close higher as yen’s retreat lifts exporters

TOKYO, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Thursday as the yen's retreat against the U.S. dollar lifted exporter issues while eased concerns related to Korean Peninsula issues also added support. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 127.77 ... ( read original story ...)